Andorra la Vella Awards €60K Hotel Contract to House FC Barcelona Women in 2026
The council aims to attract elite teams by hosting Barcelona's squad, enhancing the city's reputation as a pre-season hub and supporting economic growth through sports tourism.
Key Points
- Andorra la Vella council granted €59,868.36 contract to Suite Plaza Hotel for FC Barcelona women's team stay.
- Direct award approved by governing board on 28 July, proposed by Tourism department.
- Accommodation supports pre-season training in August, aims to boost sports tourism.
- Team already based at hotel after prior visit showcasing Andorra's appeal.
Andorra la Vella council has awarded a €59,868.36 contract, including IGI, to house FC Barcelona's women's team at Suite Plaza Hotel during their pre-season stay in the capital this August.
The governing board approved the direct award on 28 July, following a proposal from the Tourism and Business Promotion department. An official notice outlining the agreement appeared in the BOPA on Wednesday.
The arrangement covers accommodation for the squad as they prepare for the new season in Andorra la Vella. The council sees the partnership as a means to attract elite sports teams, bolster the local economy through sports tourism, and establish the city as a pre-season training destination.
The team is currently based at the hotel, following an earlier week-long visit that showcased the principality's appeal to top athletes. No further details on additional services were provided in the notice.
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